Invest Like A Pro

Manish Kataria
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Hello and welcome to the Invest Like a Pro podcast! I'm Manish Kataria and I'm here to show you how simple it can be to invest in the financial markets, in shares, ETFs and options to achieve financial security. This is all about diversifying, this is all about long term compounded investing for inflation beating growth and creating additional streams of income with financial markets. I'm really excited to bring you all the tools and the knowledge and to show you how simple it can be to achieve financial security. I'm going to distill my over 20 years of knowledge in professional investment management to show you exactly how to do it in a very simple way. About Manish: Manish is the founder of InvestLikeAPro and a Professional CFA-qualified Investment Manager with over 2 decades of experience in investment management. He has managed investment portfolios for JPMorgan and other blue chip investment houses. Asset classes managed include Equities, ETFs, Options, and Bonds. His investment process is built with simple implementation for inflation-beating growth. His core principles maximise compounding, asset-building and creating recurring income. All with minimal fees and costs.

  1. Oct 22

    Stocks or Cash? The Middle Ground Most Investors Overlook

    What if you could capture most of the stock market's returns while experiencing significantly smaller losses during market downturns? In this episode, we analyze 53 investments across 13 market sell-offs to uncover the surprising middle ground between cash, bonds, and high-risk equities. Discover how defensive stocks, low-volatility ETFs, and investment-grade bonds have historically performed during market crashes—and why some investments have delivered roughly 75% of stock market returns with only half the drawdowns. We'll also explore what these findings mean for investors seeking greater portfolio stability and more consistent options income. More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  2. Aug 28

    One portfolio for growth, protection, and income (GPI)

    In this video I break down the exact framework I use to build wealth for myself and thousands of investors: GPI — Growth, Protection, Income. No secrets, no shortcuts, just a proven, repeatable process you can copy and paste into your own portfolio.You'll learn: ✅ Why volatility and risk are NOT the same thing (and why cash might be your riskiest asset) ✅ The GPI portfolio framework that delivered 24.6% average returns in 2025 ✅ How to get a guaranteed 40-67% return on your money before it's even invested (legal, government-backed pension relief) ✅ The hidden pension fees that could cost you £180,000+ over your lifetime ✅ A live options trade walkthrough on my own Amazon shares — earning 3%+ monthly income just for owning stocks I already hold ✅ Why the next 10 years could be the strongest wealth-building decade of our lifetimeThis is exactly what I teach inside the Investment Accelerator — no gatekeeping, no secrets, just a proven, repeatable process. More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  3. Apr 3

    Why Gold Didn't Spike When Iran Was Bombed (And Why I Bought More)

    Gold didn't react to the Iran conflict the way most people expected — and that confusion caused some investors to sell at exactly the wrong time. In this video, I explain the two opposing forces acting on gold right now, why it's still absolutely a safe haven, and why I've been using this dip to increase my own holdings. Get your Free Gold investing Explainer here: https://gold.investlikeapro.co.uk/ More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  4. Mar 20

    How Volatility HELPS Investors

    Learn how to create a high passive income stream from Options with our step-by-step explainer and video: https://options.investlikeapro.co.uk/ In this episode I break down three major crises that looked like they should have destroyed the stock market but turned out to be incredible investing opportunities. 00:00 Crises That Boosted Stocks More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  5. Feb 16

    Your Pension Is Being Looted

    Use this checklist to see how much they are taking: https://checklist.investlikeapro.co.uk/ What if I told you that having your money managed for you in a work pension or by an IFA or a wealth manager could be costing you hundreds of thousands of pounds over your lifetime? And what if I told you that most of these managed portfolios underperform the market anyway, even before the high and hidden fees? I'm saying this as someone who spent over two decades as a professional investor, including managing money at JP Morgan. I've been on the inside of this industry, and I know exactly how it works with all the fees and the hidden fees that people pay. More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  6. 12/05/2025

    How To Protect Your Portfolio

    Worried about protecting your investment gains? In this episode, I share my proven GPI system and 7 key strategies to safeguard your portfolio from volatility and downturns. Whether you're a new or experienced investor, these tips will help you build a resilient, diversified portfolio. If you want to learn more about my approach, get my step-by-step options explainer here: https://options.investlikeapro.co.uk/  Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insights on building your financial future! More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  7. 10/31/2025

    2 BIG Reasons why property won't fund your retirement

    If you want to learn more about my approach or get my step-by-step options explainer here: https://options.investlikeapro.co.uk/ If you’re thinking about using property to fund your retirement—or you’re already heavily invested in property—this video is for you. I’m Manish Kataria, an ex-J.P. Morgan investment manager, and I want to share why property may not be the reliable pension plan it once was. I’ll walk you through the latest tax changes, regulations, and market realities, and show you how I build a world-class, diversified, and passive investment portfolio that delivers real results. More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

  8. 08/22/2025

    Options Are Safer Than Stocks?

    Download the free step-by-step options explainer: https://options.investlikeapro.co.uk/ Learn why options trading can be safer than investing directly in stocks and how it can help you earn a consistent monthly income at the same time. Case study mentioned in the video: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/blog/my-surgeon-client-makes-7k-monthly-with-options-heres-how More on InvestLikeAPro: https://investlikeapro.co.uk/ Follow me on Facebook for regular investment insights: https://www.facebook.com/manish.kataria.7758 Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishkcfa/ IMPORTANT: Your Capital is at Risk. Investments may not be covered by the FSCS. This is NOT investment advice - for information purposes only. Please seek advice from a regulated advisor before investing. The value of investments can fall as well as rise - don't rely on past performance.

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Hello and welcome to the Invest Like a Pro podcast! I'm Manish Kataria and I'm here to show you how simple it can be to invest in the financial markets, in shares, ETFs and options to achieve financial security. This is all about diversifying, this is all about long term compounded investing for inflation beating growth and creating additional streams of income with financial markets. I'm really excited to bring you all the tools and the knowledge and to show you how simple it can be to achieve financial security. I'm going to distill my over 20 years of knowledge in professional investment management to show you exactly how to do it in a very simple way. About Manish: Manish is the founder of InvestLikeAPro and a Professional CFA-qualified Investment Manager with over 2 decades of experience in investment management. He has managed investment portfolios for JPMorgan and other blue chip investment houses. Asset classes managed include Equities, ETFs, Options, and Bonds. His investment process is built with simple implementation for inflation-beating growth. His core principles maximise compounding, asset-building and creating recurring income. All with minimal fees and costs.

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  • Creator
    Manish Kataria
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Manish Kataria
  • Show Website
    Invest Like A Pro

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